Customer Reviews (8 Total)
Nice & Easy.
February 26, 2018
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
This is a nice and tasty smoke. The licorice topping is subtle but assertive. The tobacco is dark and comes Ready Rubbed. It's a bit on the moist side so I choose to dry it out for a good 30 minutes before I lock and load. There's nothing too excitin... Read More
g about this one but it never really gets boring. It's not a "sit and contemplate" smoke but more of a chore blend in my opinion and it sure beats the hell out of most characterless American aros. The nicotine is about medium so it will satisfy your nic cravings and the room note is very pleasant. This would be one of my choice smokes if I was worried about non smokers around me (which I never am) but I think most people will find the aroma to be quite pleasing. I will happily smoke both the tins that I picked up but once it's gone I don't think I'll be getting more. It's pretty much a "middle of the road" blend and average on every account but sometimes that's exactly what I'm wanting. Read Less
Delicious
August 25, 2021
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
Delicious molasses and caramel virgina. I didn't find the topping overpowering at all, but I had aged this one a few years so that might have mellowed it a bit.
Too Much Topping
July 21, 2020
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
I found the topping too persistent and heavy. It's so distracting that the Virginia leaf itself is somewhat lost, making this more an aromatic than otherwise. And yes, there will be ghosting.
strong morning
September 19, 2020
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
excellent full virginia. love
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
I was looking forward to this tobacco for a while and let it age several months when I got it. I'm a Virginia fan and also a fan of a lot of topped tobaccos ( University Flake, Kendal Flake, and Epiphany, especially). I also like many anise topped to... Read More
baccos (SWR, CH). However, I found the topping on this to be a bit too much. I feel that the topping impedes the flavor of the tobacco and seems, to me at least, to drown the tobacco. I've given it many bowls in different pipes and with different packing techniques. It's just not for me. If topped Virginias are your Nirvana, please try it. The tobaccos, from what I can tell, are top notch. It just isn't what I expected and I found little to enjoy.
Oh. And it will most def ghost your pipe. Read Less
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
This tobacco gave me a great caramel flavor, its defiantly not an all day smoke but for those certain occasions it fits in, its well enough invited
Great aroma
June 15, 2018
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
The five spice topping really comes out as it burns, very good smoke!
The anise doesn't linger.
August 23, 2017
Product: McConnell Mature 50g
The anise scent is there right out of the tin, but it fades in the mason jar. It lights well, stays lit, but does produce a bit of gurgle halfway through. The anise taste really doesn't come through, though, just a cloying touch on the tongue, and no... Read More
t all the time. Read Less